Grants for State governments - Safety

The AARP Foundation is accepting applications for the Purpose Prize, a national award celebrating individuals aged 50 and older who are leveraging their life experiences to create positive change. Winners will receive $50,000 for their non-profit organization and access to various resources and events. Eligible applicants must be US citizens, at least 50 years old, and have founded a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The work being recognized must have been initiated when the applicant was at least 40 years old. For more information, visit The AARP Foundation website.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indiana-based organizations and agencies working to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, particularly for underserved communities.

This program provides funding for community partnerships to restore habitats, improve water quality, and engage underserved populations in ecological projects across the country.

The "Community Noise Mitigation Program" grant aims to provide $75 million in funding for noise reduction projects, particularly for sound insulation in facilities near active-duty military, guard, or reserve installations, with a focus on communities affected by new aircraft models after 2019, and the funds must be used within five years of the award date.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments for enhancing their capabilities to prevent and respond to terrorist threats and other hazards, with a focus on law enforcement and border security initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona's Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Councils of Governments for transit planning projects that improve rural and regional transit services, particularly for underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support to municipal police departments in Massachusetts to implement programs that enhance roadway safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, state agencies, and eligible nonprofits in areas affected by wildfires to implement measures that reduce future disaster risks.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofits for technologies and programs that help locate individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, enhancing public safety and community support.

The Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) announces the availability of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for the Presidential Declaration DR-4720 Severe Flooding. Up to $64,170,000 is available for hazard mitigation projects and up to $4,830,000 for planning activities. The program supports projects aimed at enhancing resilience, reducing loss of life, and minimizing damages to property. Eligible applicants include local governments, state agencies, and certain non-profits performing government-like functions. Priority is given to projects that benefit frontline and disadvantaged communities and those that align with the Vermont State Hazard Mitigation Plan. Pre-applications are accepted on a continual basis until August 16, 2024. Projects must be proven cost-effective through a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA). VEM provides technical assistance throughout the application process. HMGP funding is available statewide and does not need to be related to damages from the July 2023 flood.

This program provides funding to Ohio communities for projects that eliminate at-grade railroad crossings, improving safety and reducing traffic disruptions.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research to develop advanced medical countermeasures that restore protein function disrupted by chemical threats, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, private companies, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state authorities for initiatives that enhance recreational boating safety and reduce accidents on the water.

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to the Arizona Department of Public Safety for initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle theft through enhanced law enforcement and prevention efforts across the state.

This program provides financial assistance to state and territorial governments to strengthen their emergency management capabilities and improve preparedness for all types of hazards.

This program provides funding to state and local governments with accredited crime laboratories to improve their DNA analysis capabilities, reduce case backlogs, and enhance public safety through the use of advanced DNA technology.

This grant provides funding for research projects that aim to improve firefighter safety by reducing exposure to harmful thermal and chemical elements during firefighting operations.

This program provides funding to state and local governments in select U.S. states to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring safe and coordinated public safety measures during the event.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit shooting organizations and local government units in Idaho to develop safe and environmentally friendly shooting ranges for public use and skill improvement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport owners for upgrading and modernizing air traffic control towers to improve safety and operational efficiency in the U.S. aviation system.